Getting warm under the Steering Wheel.
10-27-13, 12:17 PM
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Getting warm under the Steering Wheel.
Almost four months with my ride and I've notice this a few times now...Hasn't bugged me so much but I wanted to know if other IS3 owners are experiencing the same issue. In the driver cockpit under the steering wheel at times after a long run over 20 miles it gets warm under the steering wheel towards my legs. I tend to turn the AC on down to the feet to cool it down but don't know if this is normal. Happens more when I have the car in Sport Mode and going on long rides. Doesn't happen all the time but has happen a few times now since getting my ride in July. Anyone else experiencing this?
10-27-13, 02:11 PM
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"It's normal"
I actually took my car into service on Friday to do the following.
- Unusual heat expelling from below the wheel, in your case.
- Driver side window making loud grinding noise when rolling windows up.
- Update Navigation and UI slowness from V8300 to V8XXX ( Don't know until I get it back )
Their Response
1. "Heat is normal, we had our technicians test with a thermometer in several locations and confirmed it's normal for this model."
My response, I honestly don't like this, no matter how high I turn on my AC, or how low I configure my exhaust it still has the same outcome.
2. They provided me a loaner vehicle, dropped my car off on Friday and have yet to hear from them.
I did get a phone call on Friday afternoon, regarding keeping the car overnight. They mentioned about a Diagnostics Specialist to exam the vehicle because it's still fairly new and they need time with it to monitor.
My response, I hope this doesn't affect the other driver windows because it'll be a hassle with my schedule, having to drop off this car for service several times a month.
3. They said they've updated the system and there shouldn't be any iPhone 5s "iPod Error" forcing user to reset.
My response, let's see what version it got updated to when I get my car back.
The loaner car I got was the Rx300, 2013.
Hope the repairs don't take too long, was hoping to enjoy it over the weekend in this last warm weather.
Lexus Parts and Services
300 Martin Ave.
Santa Clara, CA
I actually took my car into service on Friday to do the following.
- Unusual heat expelling from below the wheel, in your case.
- Driver side window making loud grinding noise when rolling windows up.
- Update Navigation and UI slowness from V8300 to V8XXX ( Don't know until I get it back )
Their Response
1. "Heat is normal, we had our technicians test with a thermometer in several locations and confirmed it's normal for this model."
My response, I honestly don't like this, no matter how high I turn on my AC, or how low I configure my exhaust it still has the same outcome.
2. They provided me a loaner vehicle, dropped my car off on Friday and have yet to hear from them.
I did get a phone call on Friday afternoon, regarding keeping the car overnight. They mentioned about a Diagnostics Specialist to exam the vehicle because it's still fairly new and they need time with it to monitor.
My response, I hope this doesn't affect the other driver windows because it'll be a hassle with my schedule, having to drop off this car for service several times a month.
3. They said they've updated the system and there shouldn't be any iPhone 5s "iPod Error" forcing user to reset.
My response, let's see what version it got updated to when I get my car back.
The loaner car I got was the Rx300, 2013.
Hope the repairs don't take too long, was hoping to enjoy it over the weekend in this last warm weather.
Lexus Parts and Services
300 Martin Ave.
Santa Clara, CA
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